January 30, 2015, 7:00AM

Here are passenger rail maps of Western cities, available from the rail systems' websites. Use the websites to plan more detailed travel, such as fares, connections to other transit modes, hours of operation, bike transportation, etc. Full story »

January 26, 2015, 7:00AM

Light rail transit and streetcars may be more common in the West than most people think. Portland is a leader in the transportation game, but you can ride city rail in large cities from Houston to Vancouver, Denver to San Diego. Seattle is playing a catchup game. Full story »

January 08, 2015, 2:00PM

People and businesses depend upon unimpeded mobility to do their jobs, live their lives and grow the economy – essentials to the celebrated Northwest lifestyle. Taking the right measures to ensure that Portland avoids the epic traffic jams of Seattle and Los Angeles will involve imagination and hard work. Taking the right measures to ensure Oregon businesses can deliver goods on-time also will require deft strategies. Full story »

March 05, 2014, 3:43PM

PORTLAND, OREGON -- March 5, 2014 -- Workers position a snorkel supplying concrete to the bridge deck. The final pour of concrete connecting the Tri-Met rail bridge to the west side of the Willamette River was done Wednesday. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian.

March 05, 2014, 3:43PM

PORTLAND, OREGON -- March 5, 2014 -- Reinforcement for a curb that will separate bike and pedestrian space from rail tracks. The final pour of concrete connecting the Tri-Met rail bridge to the west side of the Willamette River was done Wednesday. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian.

March 05, 2014, 3:43PM

PORTLAND, OREGON -- March 5, 2014 -- Workers position a snorkel supplying concrete to the bridge deck. The final pour of concrete connecting the Tri-Met rail bridge to the west side of the Willamette River was done Wednesday. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian.

March 05, 2014, 3:43PM

PORTLAND, OREGON -- March 5, 2014 -- Workers position a snorkel supplying concrete to the bridge deck. The final pour of concrete connecting the Tri-Met rail bridge to the west side of the Willamette River was done Wednesday. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian.

March 05, 2014, 3:43PM

PORTLAND, OREGON -- March 5, 2014 -- Workers position a snorkel supplying concrete to the bridge deck. The final pour of concrete connecting the Tri-Met rail bridge to the west side of the Willamette River was done Wednesday. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian.

March 05, 2014, 3:43PM

PORTLAND, OREGON -- March 5, 2014 -- Crews positioned rain protection over the freshly poured concrete. The final pour of concrete connecting the Tri-Met rail bridge to the west side of the Willamette River was done Wednesday. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian.

March 05, 2014, 3:43PM

PORTLAND, OREGON -- March 5, 2014 -- Workers smooth freshly poured concrete. The final pour of concrete connecting the Tri-Met rail bridge to the west side of the Willamette River was done Wednesday. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian.

March 05, 2014, 3:43PM

PORTLAND, OREGON -- March 5, 2014 -- Workers position a snorkel supplying concrete to the bridge deck. The final pour of concrete connecting the Tri-Met rail bridge to the west side of the Willamette River was done Wednesday. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian.